The head of the UK's vaccine taskforce has insisted that the Government is "not pursuing a strategy of vaccine nationalism".

Kate Bingham said the UK's goal was "to find vaccines for the UK, but also to ensure that any successful vaccine is distributed across the globe, so that anybody who is at risk of infection is vaccinated".

She added that the latest deals are significant as they further the UK's attempt to invest in a diverse portfolio of vaccines that use different technologies. This will maximise the chances of having access to a jab that meets regulatory and safety standards, Ms Bingham said.

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